2023 Teen Poetry Contest
Hosted by Greenburgh Public Library and Writopia Lab
Submissions open: April 1st - April 15th
Contest Rules
- Teen Poets entering the contest must be 12-19 years of age
- Teen Poets must be Westchester residents
- Entries must be original unpublished poems in English (though bilingual poems are acceptable). Any poetic style is acceptable.
- One entry per person.
- One page maximum length.
- Library employees are not eligible to enter.
Teen Poetry Celebration: Saturday, April 29th from 2-4 PM
The Celebration will include: Announcement of Poetry Contest Winners, Poetry Readings from contest submitters, and refreshments.
It is the perfect way to cap off National Poetry Month. Feel free to bring guests, friends, and family! We would love it if you would even do a reading of your poem for the audience. Advance registration is recommended but walk-ins are also welcome!